Comparison Console
Benchmade Valet vs Kershaw Method
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 310% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Valet stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$205Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
61.8 g (2.18 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
169.9 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Closed length
94.7 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.51 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Gray G10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
BlackWash™ (black-oxide coating)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Manual opening
Manual, KVT ball-bearing system with built-in flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible (right/left)
Single-position pocketclip (right side, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGent's knife use
Everyday carryGeneral outdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality M390 blade steelSmooth AXIS locking mechanismComfortable gray G10 handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carry
Lightweight and easy to carryHolds a sharp edge well and is easy to sharpenSmooth, quick manual opening with flipperGood blade protection with BlackWash coatingSecure liner lock and quality handle materials
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued model; may be harder to findRight hand tip-up clip only, limiting carry options
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